skepticism
Example Sentences
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Polling indicates Canadians view the Chinese government with skepticism.
“Brands that have not been paid — many of whom are already halting shipments — will view the wholesale model with even greater skepticism,” he said.
From MarketWatch
Unlike 2006, when energy’s dominance reflected excess capital spending and peak enthusiasm, today’s low weighting follows years of underinvestment and investor skepticism.
From Barron's
The Venezuelan oil industry faces substantial structural and economic barriers to investment, with major oil executives expressing deep skepticism about the venture.
From Los Angeles Times
“There has been this growing skepticism that Americans, even educated Americans, have about higher education and its value,” said Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a center-right think tank.
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